Thesaurus results for DELINEATION

delineation

noun

di-ˌli-nē-ˈā-shən

Definition of delineation

as in sketch

a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene his simple but striking delineations of Dutch landscapes

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as in description

a vivid representation in words of someone or something a finely wrought delineation of a young couple's first experience with love and loss

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Recent Examples of delineation The board approved the plan, but also is seeking a more detailed delineation of the affordable housing elements. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 There are, in fact, two major sub-genres that divide sci-fi — hard sci-fi and speculative (or soft) sci-fi — and most of the time, the delineation between the two is pretty clear. — Matthew Razak, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026 On top of that, Brewer and Brooks have the opportunity to get the security of a multi-year contract ahead of turning 30 years old, which is often the line of delineation for a NFL career. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026 Its characters all have their own motivations, some stranger than others (all of which keep things mighty interesting), but as Season 5 progresses, there’s a clear delineation between people who make choices with intention and people who make choices on impulse. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for delineation

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Noun

Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
Oteri famously portrayed the View creator in a series of sketches on Saturday Night Live, where Oteri was a regular from 1995 to 2000.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026

Definition of sketch

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The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.

— Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Just two words — a short description of a neighborhood — has sparked a lawsuit between two Miami-Dade developers.

— Alexandra Phelps July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of description

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The ticket matched four winning numbers and/but not the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, July 3, with a 3x multiplier, the California State Lottery said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
Saturday’s Fantasy 5, Florida Lotto and Powerball drawings begat one jackpot winner.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026

Definition of drawing

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The ensemble drama traces the unpredictable shape of grief and family dynamics, aiming for an emotionally candid portrait of loss and the ties that hold communities together.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
The trove of artworks includes a mixed-media drawing by Nicole Eisenman, 1960s works by Lee Friedlander and a self portrait made by the artist, DJ, and poet Juliana Huxtable.

— News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026

Definition of portrait

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Other standout moments include a depiction of Halley’s comet, some six centuries before the birth of Edmond Halley, the English astronomer after which it would one day be named.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Stretching nearly 70 meters, the embroidery contains more than 620 people and 737 animals across 58 scenes, including striking depictions of battle and its aftermath.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of depiction

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Some of the first reports indicated that Adebayo threw a punch at Herro’s head before the two were separated, but some league sources have indicated that initial portrayals of the fight were overblown.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Seeing Black children and their families living ordinary yet robust lives in stories undermines negative portrayals.

— Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Definition of portrayal

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In a flourish of dramatic irony usually reserved for Greek tragedies and Titanic retellings, the guide opens with an illustration in the style of a CPN, proudly proclaiming the genre’s longevity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Paint to paper, needle to thread—like couture, fashion illustration is a discipline of the hand.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 13 July 2026

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